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This book describes the long history of Damascus, from the Bronze Age to the present, offering a clear introduction to the city and its significance.

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Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and this book traces its long history from its origins as a Bronze Age settlement through its roles as a Roman provincial capital, an early Islamic caliphate seat, and a centre of Ottoman administration, up to its place in contemporary Middle Eastern affairs. Written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, this book draws together historical, geographical, and cultural perspectives to give you a clear and balanced introduction to the city and its significance. You will find accounts of the people, ideas, and events that shaped Damascus across the centuries, as well as context for understanding the forces that continue to define it today.

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Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and this book traces its long history from its origins as a Bronze Age settlement through its roles as a Roman provincial capital, an early Islamic caliphate seat, and a centre of Ottoman administration, up to its place in contemporary Middle Eastern affairs. Written with the assistance of artificial intelligence, this book draws together historical, geographical, and cultural perspectives to give you a clear and balanced introduction to the city and its significance. You will find accounts of the people, ideas, and events that shaped Damascus across the centuries, as well as context for understanding the forces that continue to define it today.

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